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Research & InsightsFebruary 25, 2010 Have You Become Sick From Something You Ate?Source:BusinessWireOver the past several years Americans have seen numerous food recalls related to our nation’s food supply. Spinach, peanut butter and even pet food are just some of the food items that have been subject to massive recalls. While...[more] February 12, 2010 Governance Risk Assessment Prior to Merger or Acquisition Could Save BillionsSource:BoardMember.comA new report from The Corporate Library, an independent corporate governance risk research firm, demonstrates how incorporating an assessment of corporate governance risk into due diligence prior to a merger or acquisition could... February 1, 2010 Most Environmentally and Socially Controversial Companies of 2009
Source:RepRisk
Companies on the list have been severely criticized by the world’s media, governmental organizations and NGOs for issues including human rights abuses, severe environmental violations, impacts on local communities, corruption and...[more] January 11, 2010 Poll: Most Not Fully Confident in Food Safety
Source:CBS News
Just one in three Americans are very confident that the food they buy is safe, a new CBS News poll finds – although the vast majority are at least somewhat confident that their food is safe. December 1, 2009 Consumer Reports: Two Thirds of Chickens Carry BacteriaSource:ABC NewsThe bad news from a new study is that two thirds of store-bought chicken was found to be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. The good news is that, believe it or not, the numbers are better than two years ago, when... November 30, 2009 ERM could benefit many who overlook itSource:Business Insurance.comMuch has been written about enterprise risk management, yet ERM still does not appear to be gaining the traction it should with organizations that would benefit from its implementation November 24, 2009 New Risk Management Book Helps Directors and Executives Create Effective Risk StrategiesSource:Business WireA new book titled “Enterprise Risk Management and COSO: A Guide for Directors, Executives, and Practitioners,” by authors Harry Cendrowski and William C. Mair of Cendrowski Corporate Advisors (www.cca-advisors.com), provides... November 11, 2009 U.S. Companies Exposed to Threat of Data BreachSource:Business WireKroll Ontrack®, the industry’s leading provider of paper and electronic discovery, computer forensics and ESI consulting, jury consulting and courtroom presentation services, found that only 33 percent of U.S. organizations feel...[more] November 9, 2009 New Survey from Colorado Technical University and the National Homeland Defense Foundation: Homeland Security Professionals Say U.S. Will Experience a Terrorist Attack Similar to 9/11 within Five Years – But Americans Are UnpreparedSource:Business WireWhile a majority (57 percent) of Homeland Security professionals say America is safer now than it was before the September 11 attacks, 75 percent believe the country will experience a similar terrorist attack in the next five...[more] October 30, 2009 Directors Say Their Risk Has Increased Since Last Year, According to PricewaterhouseCoopers & Corporate Board Member Survey
Source:Reuters
According to the 8th Annual "What Directors Think" survey released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Corporate Board Member magazine, directors are very focused on risk: 69 percent believe their risk as a director has increased... CONTENT BEING DEVELOPED [What would you find useful here?]
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